DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490


Docket No:  1477-19 
Ref: Signature date 

Dear : 
 
This is in reference to your application of 3 January 2019 for correction of your naval record pursuant to Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552.  After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board) found that the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice.  Consequently, your application has been denied. 
 
Your application was filed in a timely manner and the Board found it in the interest of justice to consider your application on its merits.  A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 21 October 2019.  The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.  Your allegations of error and injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Board.  Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions of your naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 
 
You enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 27 May 2015.  On 3 September 2015, you were admitted as a psychiatric inpatient after complaining of depression and being overwhelmed.  Subsequently, administrative discharge action was initiated by reason of condition not a disability.  You were separated with a general (under honorable conditions) characterization of service on 28 October 2015. 
 
The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors in your case, including your desire to upgrade your discharge and reentry code and your contentions that the reenlistment code on your DD 214 and on your detaching information report were different.  The Board also considered your contention that your condition was not permanent and you were never on any medications.  Also, the Board considered your belief that your characterization of service was  excessive, since you never tried to hurt anyone and want to reenlist.  Finally, the Board considered that you were diagnosed with depression and sought treatment that has helped. 
 
The Board concluded these factors and assertions were not sufficient to warrant a change to your reenlistment code, given your diagnosis.  The Board noted that you may work with a recruiter after your condition has stabilized and request a waiver for reenlistment. 
 
It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken.  You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon the submission of new matters, which will require you to complete and submit a new DD Form 149.  New matters are those not previously presented to or considered by the Board.  In this regard, it is important to keep in mind that a presumption of regularity attaches to all official records.  Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. 
 
Sincerely,